Israel expands military control zone in Lebanon, signals no retreat despite US-Iran pact
Israel published a map on Thursday showing an expanded military control zone in southern Lebanon and said it would not rule out carrying out attacks beyond it, challenging the terms of a U.S.-Iran pact that calls for Lebanon’s sovereignty to be respected. A senior Israeli official said Israel was holding “stubborn negotiations” with U.S. President […]
G7 Summit Day 2 LIVE: G7 leaders unite in support to Ukraine, agree to add pressure on Russia
G7 leaders will discuss on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) the security risks posed by AI and social media on the last day of a summit dominated by Donald Trump, before host French President Emmanuel Macron dines with his U.S. counterpart at the Palace of Versailles. The day will begin with a working session on “Reviving […]
Iran says talks on final U.S. deal to begin this week
Iran on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) said talks with the United States on its nuclear programme and sanctions relief would likely begin later this week, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen sent oil prices tumbling.Officials say negotiations over a final deal will take place within a 60-day window […]
Israel strikes southern Lebanon, forcing many to displace
Dibbine: Israel’s air force struck different parts of southern Lebanon on Friday, June 4, as the military issued evacuation warnings for nine villages, including one that had been spared much of the destruction and was sheltering thousands of people displaced by the three-month war. Six people were killed, Lebanon’s state news agency reported. The warnings forced […]